What's inside
What's inside
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethyl Canolate
Skin ConditioningNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbitol
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Algin
Masking
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Carrageenan
Chitosan
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Juice
MaskingWater, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Myristyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Isopropyl Palmitate, Ethyl Canolate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitol, Isododecane, Methyl Gluceth-20, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Citric Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Tocopheryl Acetate, Algin, Coco-Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Carrageenan, Chitosan, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Juice
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
C15-23 Alkane
SolventMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
C13-14 Alkane
SolventPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMethylparaben
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Propylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Keratin Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Stem Extract
Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantRosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
Emollient
Coffea Arabica Seed Oil
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, C15-23 Alkane, Methyl Gluceth-20, Parfum, C13-14 Alkane, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Methylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Keratin Amino Acids, Bambusa Vulgaris Stem Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.
It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.
This ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseIsopropyl Palmitate is a texture enhancer and emollient. It is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
Palmitates are emollients. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier that traps moisture in.
When added to cosmetics, Isopropyl Palmitate creates a silky texture and improves spreadability.
Isopropyl Palmitate may not be fungal acne safe. It can worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl PalmitateMethyl Gluceth-20 is a humectant. Humectants help draw moisture from the air to your skin.
It is created by combining polyethylene glycol with glucose.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
